Alloy Wheel Cleaner

[Fielder5757]

i use a cloth, some soapy water and a old toothbrush. I read someware that wheel cleaner acctually breaks down the clear gloss over the alloys and makes them look dull n boaring. So i never use it.

[OmeN]

Wonder Wheels - Pricey, but works amazingly - very impressed with this stuff, I just bush it on, then wash it off when its done - cuz im paranoid about it getting into a few nicks in my wheels.

[player.777]

I use wonder wheels too, and it is good, but because of it's acidic nature, I'm trying to think of an alternative. A guy mentioned to me a non-acidic cleaner which is just as good, and doesn't come with the risk of ruining the wheel- has anyone any idea about this?? an alkaline cleaner or something??

[player.777]

LOL just seen i'm the first post since 2004!  Good old search button!!

[Conker]

Lets bring this thread into 2009 then.

One word... Bilberry.

Safe AND strong AND cheap.  End of story. http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Cleaners/Bilberry+Safe+Wheel+Cleaner



For really stubborn marks you can also use bodywork clay (e.g. sonus green) as per tar spots on your paint.

[Curious]

Depends on condition.

Bilberry with decent brush, dilute 5:1, goto 2:1 if not shifting, but be careful.

Espuma Revolution (dilute 10:1, so that means its STRONG).

I always use an APC first just to get rid of the heavy stuff (if you have time) and then follow with cleaner. If still their then try claying and something like Megs ScratchX.

[gazpowells]

hi

wonder wheels is good stuff but a little expensive

so have been using meguiars wheel cleaner...  just as good and cheaper 

[navmk4gti]

asda wash and wax ... it done the job for the amount crap i had on my wheels now there sparkling... althought i wouldnt use that asda stuff on aftermarket alloys...

[Guy]

Lets bring this thread into 2009 then.

One word... Bilberry.

Safe AND strong AND cheap.  End of story. http://www.valetpro.co.uk/Products/Cleaners/Bilberry+Safe+Wheel+Cleaner



For really stubborn marks you can also use bodywork clay (e.g. sonus green) as per tar spots on your paint.

couldn't have put it better myself! 

hi

wonder wheels is good awful stuff but a little and very expensive

so have been using meguiars wheel cleaner...  just as good and cheaper 

i agree with your comment about wonder wheels alloy eater 

megs hot rims I used to use... but with products like Bilberry or Muc-Off on the market which are much better value for money and work better and smell nice and are nice to the environment then you don't need to be using aggressive product